Trigger shoe types used by pros

[atadams77]

I am getting into long range precision competition and noticed lots of trigger shoe types. Is there a preferred style and if so why?

Thanks!

 

[D-4297]

It is more of a personal preference issue . Some shooters feel that it gives them a straighter pull on the trigger , and a better "feel" when adding pressure to the pull . I use a shoe on the trigger of one rifle , but not the other , as the triggers are from two different mfg'ers.

 

[Papa Charlie]

I using a straight shoe but have recently replaced my Timney 517 with a Jewell sporting a curved shoe. I liked the straight shoe but haven't seen any issues using the curved shoe. As stated, it is a personnel preference. Most of he images of competitor rifles I have seen on this sight and at the competitions seem to be curved shoes.

I think Jewell offers a trigger with replaceable shoe configs.

 

[1813benny]

This is my favorite trigger shoe set up that I have found (38+ years of competition). It has an awesome amount of adjustment and no matter how much you sweat, your finger NEVER slides at all.

https://www.10pt9.com/tec-hro-touch-trigger

It is on every match rifle I own and also on my daughter’s Walther.

regards
Ken

 

[mchees1]

This is my favorite trigger shoe set up that I have found (38+ years of competition). It has an awesome amount of adjustment and no matter how much you sweat, your finger NEVER slides at all.

https://www.10pt9.com/tec-hro-touch-trigger

It is on every match rifle I own and also on my daughter’s Walther.

regards
Ken

That looks like it is an air rifle trigger. The web site that shows the trigger is an air rifle site. How do you use it/adapt it to use with the existing trigger? Does it somehow clamp onto the existing trigger? Will is stay in place? Would it take up more room in the trigger housing - would it leave room for your finger to easily get on and off the trigger?

 

[1813benny]

That looks like it is an air rifle trigger. The web site that shows the trigger is an air rifle site. How do you use it/adapt it to use with the existing trigger? Does it somehow clamp onto the existing trigger? Will is stay in place? Would it take up more room in the trigger housing - would it leave room for your finger to easily get on and off the trigger?

It is for any trigger that has a horizontal rail that the trigger blade mounts on to. Plenty of clamping force and there is multiple adjustments for position and fit.

I cannot guarantee that it would work or adapt for all triggers.

10.9 is a company that sells competitor equipment for both smallbore and air rifle disciplines.

regards
Ken

 

[Papa Charlie]

I was mistaken it wasn't Jewell it was Tmney that had the trigger with multiple shoes.

https://timneytriggers.com/remington-7-calvin-elite-right-hand-adjustable-shoe-red/

I am sure that this is not unique to Timney but a good example. When I switched from Timney to Jewell, I was not happy at first they did not have a straight shoe trigger config.

 

[D-4297]

Check out Rock Solid Industries . They have a trigger shoe that is curved , and fits many triggers . Two very small allen screws do the clamping . Excellent piece , for the price-point . About $12.00 , I think . Mine has been in service for about four years now .

 

[Dusty Stevens]

With a curved shoe and muscle memory you will pull from the same spot every time and be consistent. Think of a cheater pipe- it puts way different force on it according to the distance out on it you get. Straight shoe you dont know where on that lever you are

 

[1813benny]

With a curved shoe and muscle memory you will pull from the same spot every time and be consistent. Think of a cheater pipe- it puts way different force on it according to the distance out on it you get. Straight shoe you dont know where on that lever you are

I respectfully disagree. That same muscle memory applies to a straight shoe as your hand position is key - again as part of the same muscle memory.

YMMV.

 

[D-4297]

Don't think there is a right or wrong on this one , but I personally did notice a difference with a curved shoe . If trigger finger placement was off , just a bit ,when I put my finger on , it just did not "feel" right , and was noticeable . To the point I would reset . Maybe it's just a personal thing for those overly-inflicted with the OCD virus .

 

[dc.fireman]

It is for any trigger that has a horizontal rail that the trigger blade mounts on to. Plenty of clamping force and there is multiple adjustments for position and fit.

I cannot guarantee that it would work or adapt for all triggers.

10.9 is a company that sells competitor equipment for both smallbore and air rifle disciplines.

regards
Ken

And Larry is going out of business, soon - so if you like/need something on his site, you might want to go for it now...

 

[dc.fireman]

I respectfully disagree. That same muscle memory applies to a straight shoe as your hand position is key - again as part of the same muscle memory.

YMMV.

I have to agree with Benny on this - my smallbore, 300M, and air rifle all have the grips adjusted so that when I do insert my finger, it is touching the same place everytime. My preference is for the straight pin type trigger, like on the old Kenyon triggers, or the Anschutz triggers with the shoe removed.

Like most things though - it just comes down to preference, which as my pal GBH would say "that's why they make vanilla and chocolate."

 

[muleman69]

Anybody know were I can find shoes that will fit a Sharpshooter and Rifle basic triggers

 

[Savage243]

I like the Anschutz straight trigger with an O-ring on it. Give me a tactile place that my finger falls every time. I haven't slung up to that rifle in a few years but guarantee my brain would still be looking for that o-ring.